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Our Beloved Sr. Theresa received a recognition June 22nd at the Annual Maine Adult Education Association Conference. She was awarded a Distinguished Service Award Special Recognition for her years of dedication to Biddeford Adult Education.

To see what the Staff wrote about Sr. Theresa to nominate her - please click HERE.

Sr. Theresa along with Biddeford Adult Ed Staff

Sr. Theresa with her Brother and Sister-in-Law

CONGRATULATIONS SR. THERESA

SO WELL DESERVED!!

Biddeford Adult Education celebrated Diversity Day yesterday.

There were many of our students representing their country. There were many that had currency from their country. Some had food to share. Others had pictures or items that they were very willing to explain what they were. What a wonderful experience for all to share and see.

Congratulations to our Family Literacy Program that hosted 23 participants for it's October Monthly Story Hour on Wednesday, October 21st. If you are interested, our next one will be Wednesday, November 18th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our Learning Center. Need more information? Contact Julie at 282-6511 or jmberube@biddefordschooldepartment.org.

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by Anne Beaulieu
on October 23, 2015
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I wanted to get out the information on our Trash to Treasure Show on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am – 3pm. It’s going to be held at the JFK Memorial School on West Street in Biddeford . It’s a great building and tons of space to spread out in, and very easy to get to.

This event is an opportunity to sell some of your Scrapbooking / Card Making & Paper Crafting supplies, or just to come to shop and get some great deals. We’ve already advertised in some local papers and more ads will be going out closer to the event. Please pass the word out to everyone you know, we’re hoping to get a great showing.

Tables will be available for $15.00 per 6 foot table. Payment will be due the day of the sale. Also, 2 chairs will be provided at your space for you. You can set up at 8am Saturday morning, or come by the night before between 5pm – 6:30pm and set up then. This event will be held in their huge multipurpose room which is on ground level for ease of loading and unloading. We’re asking anyone that sets up a table, to please provide a small donation to be given out as prizes throughout the day. We’ll also have door prizes as well. The Biddeford Adult Ed Program will be providing food for sale throughout the day.

River Falls, Wis.: Learning Resources Network (LERN) selected Biddeford Adult Education as the top winner for its marketing among lifelong learning and continuing education providers. Biddeford Adult Education was selected from more than 140 applicants from across North America.

While many programs are cutting back on print brochures – and experiencing enrollment declines – this program increased brochure distribution to 22,000 homes through direct mailing rather than dropping them in the local newspaper as they had done in the past.

About LERN: Learning Resources Network (LERN) is the world’s largest association in continuing education and lifelong learning offering training and information and consulting services to providers of education and training. LERN, founded in 1974, provides practical, how-to “Information that Works” to about 6,000 members worldwide. LERN serves a range of institutions including state universities, four-year colleges, colleges within universities, private colleges, community colleges, technical colleges, public schools, recreation departments, and associations.

Biddeford Adult Education is offering a new course this semester and we are very proud to do it in conjunction with W.I.T.S. and the YMCA of Northern York County.

According to the latest fitness industry salary guide, Personal Trainers are earning on average of $34 an hour. Employers like 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness and Gold’s Gyms are just a few of the thousands of club employers that seek out our graduates each semester. Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge, get all the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This challenging course is taught over a 8-week period for better retention and hands on skill competency. The national exams are held on the 9th week. This course is formatted as a 62-hour program and is comprised of 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of hands on practical training and a 30-hour internship that walks many graduates right into a job!! The course prepares you for success with key topics that include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, and equipment usage and health assessment. CPR/AED and a 30-hour internship are required to receive the certificate. W.I.T.S. is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. You will be prepared to work with clients and stand out in any gym as “the expert” in your field.